Anyone familiar with Latin American, Filipino or Caribbean cuisines knows the importance of annatto for color, flavor and spice. Annatto comes from the achiote tree, a tropical and lush plant grown in warm climates. So…
Ah, pumpkin spice ! It's the heart of fall, there's no walking around town without catching a whiff of it. You might even have some in your pantry right now. Pumpkin spice has become an…
Ever needed to make a quick pumpkin pie but got stock on the filling ? If you're in a hurry you might not have noticed you picked up a can of pumpkin puree, instead of…
Garlic salt and garlic powder are great recipe enhancers. They add more flavor to your ingredients and can even be that 'secret ingredient' that everyone's begging you to tell them about ! But what if…
Looking to make those amazing coffee and vanilla bean cupcakes ? You're going to need some instant coffee then. Wait, you're out of instant coffee ? Then you'll need some really good substitutes. Vanilla is…
Looking at the spice shelves in supermarkets, you can't help but notice one that stands out as very pricy. No, not the whole vanilla bean. Not the whole nutmeg either. The saffron. Why is is…
Ah valerian. Who hasn't heard of this efficient anxiety and insomnia relief, and who doesn't know how absolutely stinky it can get ? Despite the smell valerian is heavily used and has been in use…
If you're trying to find a vegetarian or vegan substitute for chicken broth, you know it's not exactly easy. As common as veggies are, a perfect substitute for chicken isn't that easy to find or…
Wondering if cilantro and culantro are the same ? You're not alone. They sound the same and for those who don't know both herbs, it just looks like a typo. But as it turns out…
Looking for some hints about what fresh green cilantro smells like? Cilantro is one of the most popular fresh herbs in the world. It is used in millions of ways in almost all the kitchens.…